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resentment

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /rɪˈzentmənt/

resentment means: Anger you continue to feel because you believe someone has treated you unfairly.

noun

BITTER ANGERB2

Anger you continue to feel because you believe someone has treated you unfairly.

  • She felt resentment towards her boss.
  • Unfair treatment caused deep resentment among the workers.
  • His resentment faded after they talked honestly.

How to use it: resentment towards someone (He felt resentment towards his older brother.); resentment at something (There was resentment at the sudden change.)

Similar words: bitterness, indignation

Common phrases: feel resentment, resentment towards someone, deep resentment

Questions about resentment

What does resentment mean?

Anger you continue to feel because you believe someone has treated you unfairly.

What is resentment in other languages?

Türkçe: kırgınlık · Español: resentimiento · Français: ressentiment · Deutsch: Groll · Italiano: risentimento · 日本語: 憤り

How do you pronounce resentment?

It is pronounced /rɪˈzentmənt/.

How do you use resentment in a sentence?

She felt resentment towards her boss. Unfair treatment caused deep resentment among the workers.

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